Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lance Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lance Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lance Creek Elementary School's student population of 8 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lance Creek Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WY state average).
How many students attend Lance Creek Elementary School?
8 students attend Lance Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lance Creek Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lance Creek Elementary School?
Lance Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lance Creek Elementary School offer ?
Lance Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lance Creek Elementary School part of?
Lance Creek Elementary School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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